Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Pulp and Paper Operations
Certificate II in Pulp and Paper Operations
PPM20121
BHM0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 10/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of individuals who work in production assistant roles in the pulping and paper manufacturing industry. In these roles, individuals undertake a range of routine tasks relating to monitoring and controlling ancillary equipment and processes according to standard operating procedures and safe working practices, to assist a pulp or papermaking operations team.
These individuals may work across one or more of the following pulping and papermaking operations:
wet end
dry end
pulping
stock preparation and handling
chemical recovery
electrical power generation
paper finishing and converting
primary resource
steam generation
recovered fibre.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication, however some imported units in the elective bank relate to equipment use that require a high risk work licence. These units must be implemented in line with the parent training package.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Eleven (11) units of competency:
- four (4) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least five (5) units from Group A
- the remaining two (2) units from the electives from Group A or B, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All four (4) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODT83 | PPMQAS201 | Apply basic quality practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODT52 | PPMIND201 | Apply principles of pulp and papermaking to work practices | 15 | Unit of competency |
| ODT84 | PPMWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODU17 | PPMIND202 | Work effectively in the pulp and paper industry | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Operation specific elective units
At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B General Elective Units
The remaining two (2) elective units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH5 | PPM20216 | Certificate II in Papermaking Operations | Qualification |
| BAH4 | PPM20116 | Certificate II in Pulping Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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